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How strong are the academics at University of New Haven?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

19:1
Student to faculty ratio
19
Average class size
50%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

New Haven has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
147
10-19
559
20-29
374
30-39
52
40-49
14
50-99
14

Honors Programs

University of New Haven has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on New Haven's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at University of New Haven:

77%
First-year retention rate
50%
4-year grad rate
58%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are University of New Haven's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Psychology, General
Forensic Science and Technology
Business Administration and Management, General
Security and Loss Prevention Services
-4.6
39.32
83.24
127.16
171.08
215

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 23
  • Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 13
  • Genome Sciences/Genomics 5
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 74
  • Accounting 16
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 12
  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 9
  • Business Statistics 3
  • Finance, General 1
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 21
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 21
  • Computer Science 16
  • Computer and Information Sciences, Other 0
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 29
  • Civil Engineering, General 25
  • Chemical Engineering 9
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 7
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering 5
  • Engineering, General 5
  • Computer Engineering, General 2
  • Industrial Engineering 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Engineering-Related Fields, Other 4
  • Audio Engineering Technology/Technician 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 4
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 28
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 23
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 23
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 23
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 23
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 2
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 2
History
  • History, General 2
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 215
  • Forensic Science and Technology 102
  • Security and Loss Prevention Services 32
  • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management 25
  • Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician 23
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other 1
  • Fire Protection, Other 0
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Studies 6
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 6
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 6
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Financial Mathematics 12
  • Applied Mathematics, General 2
  • Mathematics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Nutrition Sciences 8
  • International/Globalization Studies 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 9
  • Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General 2
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 4
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 4
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 105
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Public Administration 0
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 7
  • International Relations and Affairs 5
  • International Economics 1
  • Economics, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music Technology 27
  • Music Management 20
  • Interior Design 16
  • Graphic Design 5
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other 4
  • Illustration 4
  • Music, General 1
  • Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 1
  • Theatre/Theatre Arts Management 1
  • Music History, Literature, and Theory 0

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